Agenda - Planning Commission - 01/10/1996 - Special Commission

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City of Ramsey 15153 NOWTHEN BOULEVARD N.W., RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 PHONE (612) 427-1410 FAX (612) 427-5543 TDD (612) 427-8591 De.c~mber 28, 1995 Mark Full~ngton Vance Brothers, Inc. 14021 Azurite St. N.W. Ramsey, Mn 55303 Sim Plan Review Expansion of Vance Bros., Inc. We are in receipt of your proposal for a 9,800 square foot expansion to the existing facility at 14021 Azurite Sweet N.W. The expansion would consist of a 4,800 square foot expansion to the existing building and a separate 5,000 square foot cold storage warehouse building. The site plan consists of one sheet prepared by Fischer Engineering and dated October 16, I995, revision date November 16, 1995. We are also in receipt of building elevations consisting of two sheets prepared by Fischer Engineering and dated October 16, 1995 We offer the following comments: ~ The site is zoned Industrial and the proposed expansion and its use are permitted in this district. ~ The subject site is approximately 2.65 acres in size or 115,550 square feet. Lot coverage in the Industrial District is restricted to 35% of the lot area or 40,443 square feet in this case. The total area of the existing building and the expansion areas is 15,800 square feet. Accessory. Buildings: City Code restricts accessory buildings in the Industrial District to 30% of the floor area of the principal building. In this case, the total area of the principal building will be 10,800 square feet; therefore, the cold storage warehouse would be restricted to 3,240 square feet and 5,000 square feet is proposed. City Staff supports varying from the 30% restriction because of the City's desire to get all opeations in the heavy Industrial District indoors. Setbacks: The proposed structures are in compliance with thc 40 foot front, 35 foot rear and 20 foot side yard setbacks. Utilities: Sanitary sewer and municipal water are currently not available to the site. Architectural Standards: City Code requires that at least 50% of the exterior facing finish of the structure be other than metal. The building elevations submitted propose the standard ribbed metal wall panels. City Staff is cognizant of the fact that the exterior finish on the existing structure consists of fibbed metal panels. However, at the time of expression it is appropriate to require upgrading the facility to bring it into compliance with City Code. City Staff cannot support the request for a waiver from this performance standard. Lighting: The site plan identifies existing and proposed lighting on the building exterior. The type of lighting proposed is acceptable to the City. ~ The site currently is in compliance with the requirement for a 20 foot deep green area adjacent to public roads.